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Heat-not-burn smoking device (HNB), sold under a number of brandnames, are handheld devices that heats, rather than burns, tobacco. As the device starts to heat the tobacco, it generates an aerosol that contains nicotine.
There is no independent scientific evidence regarding the long-term effects on health. While manufacturers claim they are safer than normal cigarettes these claims are not supported as of 2016.[1]
The devices first came to market in 1988, however were not a commercial success.[1] Based on the popularity of electronic cigarettes a number of companies are attempting to market version again as of 2016.[1]
Health effects
The devices are sold with a warning that the best option is to avoid tobacco use altogether.[2] Some tobacco control advocates have expressed skepticism about the products, stressing that more research and testing by independent scientists is needed to determine any harm-reduction benefits.[3][4]
Brands
iQOS
The device is marketed by Philip Morris International.[5] To date, total investments made in the development and assessment of these products have exceeded USD 3 bn.[6][7]
Initially launched in 2014 in Nagoya, Japan and Milan, Italy, iQOS is being gradually rolled out to other countries.[8] In December 2016, Philip Morris International submitted an application to the US Food and Drugs Administration for iQOS to be authorized as a modified risk tobacco product.[9] By end of 2016 it was available in over 20 countries, with expansion plans into several more in 2017 as manufacturing capacity increases.[10] iQOS is sold as an alternative to cigarettes.[11]
The device is made up of a charger about the size of a mobile phone and a holder that resembles a pen. A tobacco stick is inserted into the holder which then heats it to temperatures up to 350°C.[12] The tobacco aerosol released contains nicotine, tobacco flavours and a number of other chemicals. Users have also reported less smell and odour on clothing.[7]
Heatsticks
Heatsticks is marketed under the "Marlboro brand" by Philip Morris. Introduction of the product was announced June 26, 2014 in Richmond, Virginia. Initial marketing is planned for cities in Italy and Japan. HeatSticks are manufactured at two plants in Italy.[13] Philip Morris has projected sales of tens of billions and profits of hundreds of millions.[14]
In 2007 PMI launched Heatbar.[15][16] Heatbar has been quickly discontinued.[17]
References
- ^ a b c Caputi, TL (24 August 2016). "Heat-not-burn tobacco products are about to reach their boiling point". Tobacco control. PMID 27558827.
- ^ "Marlboro Kicks Some Ash". Bloomberg.com. 2016-03-24. Retrieved 2017-01-24.
- ^ Conquero, Belén V. (2017-01-20). "¿Es posible conseguir un tabaco menos nocivo?". www.larazon.es (in European Spanish). Retrieved 2017-01-30.
- ^ Davies, Rob; Monaghan, Angela (2016-11-30). "Philip Morris's vision of cigarette-free future met with scepticism". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2017-01-24.
- ^ Nathan, Ralph (October 12, 2016). "Why Philip Morris's iQOS Sales in Japan Are Promising - Market Realist". marketrealist.com. Retrieved 2017-01-27.
- ^ "Philip Morris's Cigarette Alternative Could Hit U.S. in 2017". Bloomberg.com. 2016-10-05. Retrieved 2017-01-25.
- ^ a b O'Connell, Dominic (2016-11-30). "Philip Morris could stop making conventional cigarettes". BBC News. Retrieved 2017-01-25.
- ^ "Big Tobacco Wants to Turn Japan's Smokers Into Vapers". Bloomberg.com. 2016-08-28. Retrieved 2017-01-24.
- ^ "FDA Approval For iQOS To Be A Game Changer For Altria". Forbes. Retrieved 2017-01-24.
- ^ "Philip Morris looks beyond cigarettes with alternative products". Reuters. 2016-11-30. Retrieved 2017-01-25.
- ^ "Smoke signals". The Economist. 2016-04-23. ISSN 0013-0613. Retrieved 2017-01-24.
- ^ Fisher, Daniel (June 16, 2014). "Philip Morris International Bets Big On The Future Of Smoking". Forbes. Retrieved 2017-01-27.
- ^ Felberbaum, Michael (June 26, 2014). "Philip Morris Int'l to Sell Marlboro HeatSticks". Richmond, Virginia: ABC News. AP. Retrieved June 28, 2014.
- ^ Thomas Mulier and Gabi Thesing (June 26, 2014). "Philip Morris Sees $700 Million Boost From iQOS Smoking Device". Bloomberg. Retrieved June 28, 2014.
Upon reaching 30 billion units of sales, iQOS would boost profit by $700 million at margins similar to cigarettes
- ^ http://www.tobaccojournal.com/Anti-smoking_body_attacks_smokeless_cigarette_device.48750.0.html
- ^ http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2014/02/01/why-philip-morris-internationals-new-heated-produc.aspx
- ^ "Big Tobacco Wants to Turn Japan's Smokers Into Vapers". Bloomberg.com. 2016-08-28. Retrieved 2017-03-27.